The Monk 50 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Basically, the VR6 I have was bought as a non runner and took me around 3 months to sort out....internals, bent valves, HG and such changed....I did myself as a project, a VERY small amount each week used to buy certain parts. It worked anyway and I loved working on the engine.I'm looking at buying a MK4 shell or a smaller engined mk4 and as a project, dropping a VR6 lump into it.....but turning this one into a beast lol.....all the mods to bump up the power, a daily driver with FI.I just wandered if this was possible without lots and lots of welding and messing about.....it would take me around 6 months to a year to do this one...without the FI anyway....so it would be an ongoing project.Any hints, tips or advice welcome........NO, advice doesn't count as "BUY AN R32"... Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 The age old addage of dont make something that can be bought comes into play here.They made the v6 4 mo so would be a waste of time and money to be honest Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 you not put it in some thing else like mk1 or polo or some thing Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 you not put it in some thing else like mk1 or polo or some thing I was looking at those options too. Mk4 golf looked appealing. V6 4MO means I made a pointless thread lol.Mk2 was one I was looking at too, just depends on all bodywork mods needed. MK1 is a lot of welding as I'm aware and cutting away.Polo, to me, would be an option, but I'm 6ft 5.... Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 get one with a sun roof in ???? lol Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 get one with a sun roof in ???? lolLol, I'd look like a regular Jezza C then wouldnt I. Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well I'm having a tastey look..... near me there is a £495 Rado or a 1991 Jetta for 800..........I'm dribbling ......Not very original I know. Link to post Share on other sites
Caddymatt1380 0 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Jetta all the way.What about a polo coupe. Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 That looks good too actually. See what the mrs thinks.......I'll have the final decision though Link to post Share on other sites
FishWick 21 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Well I'm having a tastey look..... near me there is a £495 Rado or a 1991 Jetta for 800..........I'm dribbling ......Not very original I know.The Rado must be a right beater at that price, avoid! Jettas are OK, if a little picnic blanket Pensioner's car.America got a MK4 Golf with the 12V VR6, so it's doable if you want to go down that road. Link to post Share on other sites
Antihero1981 8 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Polo squareback!!!! that would be awesome...do you think the engine would fit? that would suprise some boy racers! Link to post Share on other sites
Caddymatt1380 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Square back in Beige with a set of subtle looking steels on, just needs to be mint..Get an old mans hat on the back shelf and make a proper street sleeper. Link to post Share on other sites
boostjunkie 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 m mate James has a mk2 polo square back project, thats going 1400 16v and on bike carbs, a VR6 mid mounted would be a right laugh though Link to post Share on other sites
Phat VR6 3 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 m mate James has a mk2 polo square back project' date=' thats going 1400 16v and on bike carbs, a VR6 mid mounted would be a right laugh though [/quote']2nd that :$ If you buy a 4 motion you can still rip all the engine and box out and built it up for turbo so you still get to have a play... and tbf its a much better base car... better flowing head with the 24v and you with be able to transfer that power into going forward rather than just burning rubber Your 12v will bolt in but could end up cheeper to sell the mk3 and buy the 4 motion (can get cheep atm) Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I like your input guys. I'm not 100% yet....I'm torn between the jetta(being an old mans is fine till I floor it), V6 4mo or a polo.That raddo is a beater, it's everything but the engine, that isn't running. Link to post Share on other sites
Antihero1981 8 Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 polo....mk2 golf and jetta vr6 are to many these days..Do a Polo!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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